Overview
- Protesters who entered The District release stink devices and leaflets during Isabel Díaz Ayuso’s visit on Tuesday, spreading a strong odor through Pavilion 6 and prompting her to leave via a side door.
- Uniformed officers and plainclothes Policía Nacional units moved in quickly to remove demonstrators, escort evacuees and seal the affected area of the IFEMA venue.
- The Sindicato de Inquilinos said about a hundred people from dozens of groups joined the action to denounce 'vulture funds' and regional housing policies, and leaflets cited roughly 25,000 evictions in Madrid in 2025.
- Organizers and witnesses said the disruption came despite strict accreditation and ID checks at the fair, and the opening program continued after the brief interruption with Ayuso presenting regional housing measures.
- The incident sharpens scrutiny of The District’s move to Madrid and the visible ties between regional authorities and real-estate investors, a development that could increase security at future industry events and intensify public debate over housing policy.